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Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD

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(73 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), headache

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD is a neurologist in Charleston, SC specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health.

Office Locations

135 Rutledge Avenue 6th Floor, Musc Health Neurology at Rutledge Tower
Charleston, SC 29425

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171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

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Some issues Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD treated as a neurologist in Charleston, SC during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	430
doctor visit	354
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD treated as a neurologist in Charleston, SC during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	382
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	79
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD treated as a neurologist in Charleston, SC during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	344
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	71
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD treated as a neurologist in Charleston, SC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	249
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	132
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD treated as a neurologist in Charleston, SC during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	250
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	59
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	26
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD treated as a neurologist in Charleston, SC during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	291
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	67
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD treated as a neurologist in Charleston, SC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	214
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	37
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	406

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	30
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	373

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	36
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	32
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	437

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	45
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	38
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	453

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	43
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD treated as a neurologist in Charleston, SC were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	93
doctor visit	341
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD.

**Gender**
Female	203
Male	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	48
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	301
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	54
75 to 84	132
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	138

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He is certified by the Neurology, Vascular Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and has a state license in South Carolina.

Residency: (1991)

Board Certification: Neurology, Vascular Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Aetna (Open Choice)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Managed Choice)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

First Choice Next

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 73 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charleston, SC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$713 TROKENDI XR $537	$175
Biogen, Inc.	$611 PLEGRIDY $249	TECFIDERA $170	ZINBRYTA $66	AVONEX $13	$113
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$450 APTIOM $396	LATUDA $54
Lundbeck LLC	$350 ONFI $290	NORTHERA $41	SABRIL $19
Biogen Idec Inc.	$326 TECFIDERA $155	AVONEX $115	TYSABRI $55
Other	$3,799 Betaseron $298	Rebif $241	Fycompa $192	ONZETRA Xsail $151	AUBAGIO $145	Other $2,773

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,167
Gift	$48
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$19
Education	$15

Research Payments

Dr. Keith A. Sanders, MD has received 14 research payments totaling $27,466.

Biography

Dr. Keith Sanders practices neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) in Charleston, SC. Dr. Sanders's clinical interests encompass neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases) and headache. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). He can accept Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Sanders is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health. He has an open panel in Charleston, SC according to MUSC Health.